I can not get my CV axle to slide out

BLANCHERDEVELOPMENT@MSN.COM

2002 INFINITI I35

170,000 MILES

I can not get my cv axle to slide out. I have replaced it once before and it came out easily. This time I have even tried a slide hammer and it wont budge. I can see 3 small bolts in some sort of flange, if I loosen these will it help to remove the axle?